South Africa's Frankel Rape Case May Change Law

The case brought by eight victims of rape and sexual assault dating back to 1976 against alleged paedophile Sidney Frankel, who has since died, could open the floodgates for victims of child abuse to pursue criminal charges against their violators.

Sidney Frankel, late billionaire stockbroker, benefactor, alleged paedophile

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